Natalie Middleton
EV uptake closely linked to tax schemes, report finds
Published by environmental NGO T&E, the final part of its “How clean are Europe’s cars 2014” report finds that countries with the lowest levels of CO2 from new cars tend to have registration and company car taxes … Read More »
Rotterdam Taxi Company to extend BYD EV fleet
The move comes after the firm became the first operator in Europe to add the BYD e6 to its fleet. RTC CEO Sjaak de Winter said: ‘The experience with our first three BYD e6 … Read More »
Alphabet launches AlphaElectric EV consultancy in Australia
First launched in markets such as the UK last year, the AlphaElectric service provides a four-stage electric vehicle consultancy package aimed at helping businesses to adopt the technology their fleet, covering a range of … Read More »
Over one in two LEAF owners loathe to return to conventionally powered cars
The survey of over 6,500 Nissan LEAF owners in the UK found that 64% said the electric car is better to drive than a petrol or diesel vehicle. And nine in 10 now use … Read More »
Euro NCAP announces ratings for Audi A3 Sportback e-tron & Kia Soul EV
Under the tests, the Audi scored the full five stars, with Euro NCAP noting that it offers excellent all-round crash protection and has an autonomous emergency braking system available as an option. However, the Kia Soul … Read More »
CarCharging adds remote start functionality to Blink charging stations
Launched by the CarCharging Group Inc, owner of the Blink network, the app means that once a driver locates and selects the Blink EV charging station on the Blink App, they have multiple options … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show sells out – with six months still to go!
Virtually all the exhibitors at the 2014 Show have now confirmed that they will be attending again next May. And more than 20 new exhibitors – including vehicle manufacturers, leasing companies and fleet service providers – have already … Read More »
Salary sacrifice drivers showing keen interest in hybrids & EVs
Out of this figure, 12% would choose an electric car, 33% a plug-in hybrid and 55% a non-plug-in hybrid. The most popular electric car ordered through Zenith’s salary sacrifice car schemes is the BMW … Read More »
Volvo lifts lid on XC90 Plug-in Hybrid
Built on the new modular Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, the T8 features the 314bhp 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder Drive-E engine with supercharger and a turbocharger plus an 81bhp electric motor and a specially adapted 8-speed … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz announces pricing for B-Class Electric Drive
Set to start first deliveries in early 2015, the model uses the underbody to house the lithium-ion battery, giving the same level of boot space as the conventional B-Class. Tesla-developed technology delivers 177bhp and … Read More »
BMW & Sixt to run i3s in London car sharing fleet
The service is already run in seven locations (Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg, Vienna and San Francisco) and will now launch across three London boroughs Islington, Hackney and Haringey from today (5th December) with other … Read More »
Tesla Motors opens Superchargers at Bluewater
Located in the Winter Garden car park outside M&S, the Pop-Up store will be offering test drives in the all-electric Model S in the run up to Christmas. In addition to the Pop-Up store, … Read More »
BMW to launch plug-in versions of core brand models
The brand is to present its recently announced 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype at its Miramas test track in France along with a new generation of hybrid vehicle concepts incorporating technology already used in … Read More »
Sheffield’s Meadowhall shopping centre gains first rapid charging point
The scheme is a collaboration between energy company, npower, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) and the four local authorities in South Yorkshire, and enables local businesses to get a significant discount on electric … Read More »
Hyundai introduces Tucson FCEV to Canadian market with three-year lease deal
‘We firmly believe that Hyundai has already surpassed the tipping point in fuel cell technology development and that it's ready to be driven by customers interested in pioneering a zero-emissions automotive future,’ said Don … Read More »
Ford starts production of first hybrid Mondeo
Crucially, the Mondeo Hybrid offers pricing competitive with Mondeo diesel powertrain variants. The four-door saloon Hybrid will be priced from £24,995, putting it on a par with its 2.0-litre diesel Mondeo Titanium Powershift five-door … Read More »
BMW reveals 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype
Revealed at the BMW Group Innovations Days, the prototype is based on the forthcoming facelifted 3 Series and combines a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine from the new EfficientDynamics engine family with an electric motor … Read More »
Police department in Georgia takes delivery of Nissan LEAF
The department said the LEAF will serve as an administrative services vehicle under the terms of a leasing agreement, with the option to purchase at the end of the lease term. In a statement, … Read More »
EV trial project seeks new participants
The project will provide essential information about managing the strain on the electricity distribution network from the anticipated increased uptake of EVs. It will also deliver a cost-effective solution to Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) … Read More »
Renault-Nissan sells 200,000th EV
Renault and Nissan EVs have driven approximately 4 billion kilometres – enough to circle the earth 100,000 times – and saving 200 million litres of fuel along with 450 million kg of CO2 emissions. … Read More »
